Mechanical Engineering B.S.
Don’t Just Define Your Future. Define the Future.
Mechanical engineers are in high demand – especially in the Houston area. New mechanical
engineers earn an average starting salary of $65,557 (National Association of Colleges and Employers 2017)
. In Texas, the mean annual salary for a mechanical engineer is about 22 percent higher
than the rest of the nation (U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics)
. A degree in mechanical engineering from UH-Clear Lake can propel you to a career
in aerospace, automotive, construction, healthcare technology, oil and gas, utilities,
manufacturing, transportation, defense, cybersecurity, robotics, Internet of Things
and elsewhere. As new technologies, new industries and new opportunities emerge, they’ll
most likely need mechanical engineers.
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Earn your degree in our new, cutting-edge facility with 15 teaching labs for mechanical
engineering, physics, chemistry, geology, industrial hygiene and environmental safety.
Gain hands-on experience with 12 specialty rooms designed for mechanical-engineering
projects, computer-aided drafting, 3-D printing and more. The mechanical engineering
program is approved from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
on Colleges (August 2018).
Admission Requirements
Explore what the future holds for you by attending University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Science and Engineering. Find out now what it takes to be admitted.
Application
New Incoming Undergraduate Students:Apply online through Apply Texas
for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Documents for admission are submitted after completion of the Apply Texas application.
All required documents are due by the Freshman, Transfer, and International Admissions
application deadlines.
Application Process (Major Changes) for Current UHCL Students: Current UHCL students who wish to be considered for admission into the Mechanical
Engineering, BS program must meet the same secondary admission criteria as transfer
students. Upon meeting with an academic advisor, current students will submit an Academic Record Change Form (PDF)
to the Office of Academic Advising in the College of Science and Engineering to apply
for a Major Change.
Mechanical Engineering, BS Auto-Admission Criteria
Freshman Requirements
All new incoming first-year undergraduate students with 0-29 college credit hours or students entering college for the first time after high school graduation.
For admission into the Mechanical Engineering program applicants must meet the following minimum criteria.
Students without a class rank or test scores will be reviewed based on CGPA:
- High School CGPA of 3.25 and higher – Direct Admission into Mechanical Engineering, BS program.
- High School CGPA of below 3.24 – Students who meet UHCL regular admission criteria can be admitted as Pre-Engineering.
Recommended preparation courses for Mechanical Engineering include completion of the following either in high school or through dual credit:
- Precalculus (MATH 2412) and/or Calculus (MATH 2413)
Transfer Students and Major Changes for Current Students
All new incoming transfer undergraduate students that have completed 30 or more college
hours after high school graduation.
To be considered for admission into the Mechanical Engineering, BS program, students
must meet the GPA requirements shown in the table below and must have credit for (can
include AP credit).
Prerequisites: All courses must be completed with the required "C" or better to earn admission into the program
- MATH 2413 - Calculus I
- MATH 2414 - Calculus II
- CHEM 1311 and 1111 - General Chemistry with Lab
- PHYS 2425 - University Physics I with Lab
*In the calculation of each GPA, the most recent attempt taken at any institution is used - even if a higher grade was earned in a prior attempt.
**CHEM 1311/1111, PHYS 2425, PHYS 2426
- How to Apply as a Freshman Student
- How to Apply as a Transfer Student
- How to Apply as an International Student
Degree Requirements
Understanding the classes you need to take for your degree at University of Houston-Clear Lake is crucial to planning out your education. The buttons below will allow you to view the full degree requirements and give you an understanding of your academic experience. If you are currently attending a community college in Texas, click on the "Transfer Guide" button to view what classes can be taken at your local community college, and transferred to UHCL to complete your degree.
Mechanical Engineering, B.S. Transfer Guide (PDF)Cost Information
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Deadlines for Applying
- Freshman Deadlines
- Fall
Priority - July 15 Final - August 1
- Spring
Priority - November 1Final - December 1
- Summer
Priority - March 1Final (Summer Session I & II) - May 1
- Transfer Deadlines
- Summer 2024Priority - May 1
Summer I Final - May 22
Summer II Final - June 28 - Fall 2024Priority - August 1
Final - August 12
Returning UHCL Students - August 14 - Spring 2025Priority - December 1
Final - January 6
Returning UHCL Students - January 8
- International Deadlines
- Fall
Priority Deadline - May 1Extended Deadline - June 1
- Spring
Deadline - October 1
- Summer*
Deadline - April 1
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission .
Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
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Accreditations and Distinctions
UH-Clear Lake is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and has received SACSCOC approval to offer the Mechanical Engineering B.S.
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Mechanical Engineering B.S. Faculty
![Ariful Bhuiyan](https://www.uhcl.edu/science-engineering/faculty/images/ariful-bhuiyan-faculty-photo.jpg)
Ariful Bhuiyan
Assistant Professor,Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3871
Email: bhuiyan@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2234
![Kazi Md Masum Billah](https://www.uhcl.edu/science-engineering/faculty/images/billa-kazi.jpg)
Kazi Md Masum Billah
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering,Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3826
Email: billah@uhcl.edu
![Mohsen Daghooghi](https://www.uhcl.edu/science-engineering/faculty/images/daghooghi-mohsen.jpg)
Mohsen Daghooghi
Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering,Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3782
Email: daghooghi@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2228
![Youssef Hamidi](https://www.uhcl.edu/science-engineering/faculty/images/hamidi-youssef.jpg)
Youssef Hamidi
Associate Professor and Program Director of Mechanical Engineering and Pre-Engineering Programs,Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3818
Email: hamidi@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2232
![Ruaa Al Mezrakchi](https://www.uhcl.edu/science-engineering/faculty/images/ruaa-al-mezrakchi.jpg)
Ruaa Al Mezrakchi
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering,Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3828
Email: AlMezrakchi@UHCL.edu
Office: ST2238
![Jeffrey R. Mountain](https://www.uhcl.edu/science-engineering/faculty/images/mountain-jeffrey.jpg)
Jeffrey R. Mountain
Professor of Mechanical Engineering (on leave),Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3846
Email: mountain@uhcl.edu
Office: D106
![Jugal Saharia](https://www.uhcl.edu/science-engineering/faculty/images/saharia-jugal.jpg)
Jugal Saharia
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering,Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3873
Email: Saharia@UHCL.edu
Office: ST2236